In-House Counsel
About Vannin Group
Vannin Group is the parent company of a portfolio of specialist businesses across infrastructure, technology, and services, with our flagship Healthcare Division delivering turnkey hospital projects, the Greencube electronic health record deployed across 14 countries, and mobile clinics to ministries of health, hospital networks, and international organisations.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to join our legal team in New York. You will provide commercial and regulatory legal support across Vannin Group's Healthcare Division business lines, advising on complex international healthcare infrastructure projects, software licensing, medical-device agreements, and corporate matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including SaaS licences, master services agreements, government tenders, distribution, and partnership agreements.
- Provide legal support on turnkey hospital projects, including EPC contracts, financing agreements, and ECA-backed funding structures.
- Advise on medical device, software-as-a-medical-device, and CE / UKCA regulatory matters.
- Manage data protection (UK GDPR, EU GDPR, HIPAA) and information security compliance, in coordination with the Compliance function.
- Handle corporate, employment, and intellectual property matters across UK and international entities.
- Manage external counsel across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring cost-effective delivery of legal services.
- Support M&A, fundraising, and strategic transactions.
- Provide day-to-day legal advice to commercial, product, and operations teams.
Essential Requirements
- Licensed attorney (New York bar) or equivalent, with 5–8 years' post-qualification experience including meaningful in-house experience.
- Strong commercial contracting background, including SaaS, technology, or healthcare agreements.
- Experience advising on international contracts and cross-border transactions.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercially pragmatic and comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling environment.
Desirable
- Prior experience in healthcare, medical devices, or health-tech.
- Familiarity with Export Credit Agency-financed projects (UK Export Finance, US Exim, etc.).
- Working knowledge of Spanish, French, or Arabic.
- Data protection qualifications (CIPP/E, BCS).
What We Offer
- A broad, high-impact in-house role with international exposure.
- Competitive salary, bonus, and equity.
- New York office at 30 Broad Street, Financial District, with hybrid working.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and generous paid time off.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter to office@vanningroup.com quoting reference VH-03.
Vannin Group is an equal-opportunities employer.
